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This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Watercolor Fun!

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programs
Event Description:

Get ready to paint and create at Watercolor Fun! Try out cool techniques and bring your creativity to life with beautiful watercolor art. From blending colors to creating unique textures, this program lets you express yourself in new ways.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Color Our World : Kids with OKCMOA

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Onsite (Luther)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Join OKC Museum of Art as they lead participants in a craft related to the museum's collection. 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Scrub Club – Keeping Germs at Bay

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Get ready to dive into the world of germs! This interactive presentation will explore how diseases spread, why hand hygiene matters, and—most importantly—how to keep those pesky germs to yourself.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Summer Reading Buddies

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Want to make your reading score soar? Simply read! Reading for just 20 minutes a day is guaranteed to improve your reading skills. Children will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with our community volunteers, play word games, and get excited about reading.

Show up any time between 3:30 and 4:45 in the afternoon every Wednesday this summer to work on reaching your Summer Reading goal. Each week will include a fun theme and a prize for kids who participate!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

End of Summer Video Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Teens
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join other video game lovers for a fun-filled program full of gaming, group challenges, and other activities. Playing video games with others helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication. Gaming is also a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood! Come meet new friends, explore other worlds, and learn about the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

Are you needing to go shop for school clothes or get your mind, body and soul ready for the new school year? Well Southern Oaks is the place to let your kid come be out of your way playing video games while you tend to your errands.  

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

World Embroidery Day

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

July 30, 2025 is World Embroidery Day!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tots Thursdays

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Teens
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Sign up today for Dungeons and Dragons club! 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Children Reading to Dogs

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help

Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game-Fest

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Robot Races

4:00pm - 5:15pm
Kids
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Robots take your place and get ready to race!

 

Take control of a robot to see if you can navigate an obstacle course or if you can outrace your competitors.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytellers Beyond the Book

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Come along with us as we explore storytelling beyond words! 

This month, we're looking at Stan Lee's comic books.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Take & Make: -- Ages 10-18

All Day 9/8 - 9/14
Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Teens and tweens only! Don't have time to come hang out at the library? Pick up one of our take & make kits to do at home instead.

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game-Fest

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytellers Beyond the Book

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Come along with us as we explore storytelling beyond words! 

This month, we're looking at Jim Henson's puppetry.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens
Harrah Library
Library Branch: Harrah Library
Room: In-Library (Harrah)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM

Join other LEGO fans to engineer some fun! Imagine, create, play, and learn as we build with LEGOs.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

FULL STEAM AHEAD: KITCHEN TABLE SCIENCE

10/01/2025 @ 9:00pm - 10/13/2025 @ 10:00pm
Kids
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

FULL STEAM AHEAD: KITCHEN TABLE SCIENCE

10/02/2025 @ 9:00pm - 10/14/2025 @ 10:00pm
Kids
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

FULL STEAM AHEAD: KITCHEN TABLE SCIENCE

10/03/2025 @ 9:00pm - 10/15/2025 @ 10:00pm
Kids
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Jones)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It’s full STEAM ahead! Pick up one of kits to learn about principle in Science, Technology, Art, or Math. We’ll give you the supplies need so you can experiment on your own and learn more about the world around you.